Wines made from Xarello grapes of Empordà
Discover the best wines made with Xarello as a single variety or as a blend of Empordà.
More informations about the variety Xarello
Most certainly Spanish, it is practically unknown in France, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A2.
More informations about the region of Catalogne
The wine region of Empordà is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castillo Perelada or the Domaine Maselva produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Empordà are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Empordà often reveals types of flavors of cherry, white pepper or fig and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, game or almonds.
What are the typical flavors of the Xarello grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Xarello
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Xarello
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Xarello
- EarthPresent in 4% of Xarello
- PeachPresent in 3% of Xarello
- PearPresent in 3% of Xarello
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Xarello
- Green applePresent in 2% of Xarello
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Xarello
- FloralPresent in 2% of Xarello
News about the grape variety Xarello
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